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Major Labels Are No Longer a Viable Option for Most Viral Artists

We explore why many viral artists are better off staying independent rather than signing with a major label.

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Marketing

DistroKid & Roblox: A Royalty Licensing Trap for Independent Artists?

An in-depth look at DistroKid's Roblox integration: why the fine print waives streaming royalty payouts while gaming platforms monetize your music.

1M Music 1 min read

Platforms

How to Get an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube

Learn what an Official Artist Channel is on YouTube and how to request one to unify your presence.

1M Music 1 min read

Marketing

Roles in the Music Industry and Key Concepts

A comprehensive guide to the main roles in the music industry — from A&R to music supervisors — and what they do.

1M Music 4 min read

Platforms

How to Upload a Canvas to Spotify

Step-by-step tutorial to add a looping video (Canvas) to your tracks on Spotify for Artists.

1M Music 2 min read

Tutorials

Single vs. EP vs. Album: Official DSP Guidelines & Waterfall Strategy

Understand official streaming standards for Singles, EPs, and Albums, plus how to maximize playlist reach with waterfall release strategies.

1M Music 2 min read

Platforms

How to Submit a Song to Amazon Music Playlists

Learn the process for pitching your music to Amazon Music's editorial playlist team.

1M Music 1 min read

Platforms

How to Add Lyrics to Instagram Stories and Spotify

Find out how to enable synced lyrics on Spotify and how to share them on Instagram Stories.

1M Music 3 min read

Platforms

What Is YouTube Music?

Discover how YouTube Music works, how it differs from regular YouTube, and how it can help grow your audience.

1M Music 1 min read

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Major Labels Are No Longer a Viable Option for Most Viral Artists

DistroKid & Roblox: A Royalty Licensing Trap for Independent Artists?

How to Get an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube

Roles in the Music Industry and Key Concepts

How to Upload a Canvas to Spotify

Single vs. EP vs. Album: Official DSP Guidelines & Waterfall Strategy

How to Submit a Song to Amazon Music Playlists

How to Add Lyrics to Instagram Stories and Spotify

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